Benjamin O. Davis High School


Benjamin O. Davis High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, USA, near Houston, and a part of the Aldine Independent School District.
It is classified as a 6A school by the UIL. In 2019, the school received a C grade from the Texas Education Agency.

History and naming

The school opened in 2012, and was named after Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., the commander of the Tuskeegee Airmen.

Academics

For the 2018–2019 school year, Davis High School received a C grade from the Texas Education Agency, with an overall score of 77 out of 100. The school received a C grade in two domains, Student Achievement and Closing the Gaps, and a B grade in School Progress The school did not receive any of the seven possible distinction designations.

Athletics

The Davis Falcons compete in these sports:
Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball

Demographics

In the 2018–2019 school year, there were 2,528 students. 31.7% were African American, 3.1% were Asian, 61.4% were Hispanic, 0.2% were American Indian, 0.1% were Pacific Islander, 2.5% were White, and 1.0% were two or more races. 81.0% of students were Economically Disadvantaged, 16.8% were English Language Learners, and 7.1% received Special Education services.